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Arguably the greatest women's basketball player to step onto the court and the first woman to be head coach of a professional men's team, Nancy Lieberman has accomplished it all throughout her career. Her experience is unrivaled, and in Basketball for Women, she's sharing her secrets, insights, and advice with you.

Inside you'll find comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the game:

- More than 100 drills to fine-tune essential skills, including ball handling, shooting, and rebounding
- Defensive techniques and strategies to shut down any opponent
- The best offensive plays for scoring in any situation
- Tips for getting the most of your practice time
- Exercises and programs for peak physical conditioning

In addition, Basketball for Women takes you inside the huddles, and into the locker room, as Nancy provides advice on developing a winning attitude and becoming a complete team player.

To be your best, learn from the best! With Nancy Lieberman's Basketball for Women, you will master the skills, elevate your play, and reach your potential.

Contents

Chapter 1. Taking Your Game to the Next Level
Chapter 2. Developing a Winning Attitude
Chapter 3. Training for the Game
Chapter 4. Becoming an Offensive Threat
Chapter 5. Shooting the Lights Out
Chapter 6. Getting Open and Being a Threat Without the Ball
Chapter 7. Dribbling—What’s Your Handle?
Chapter 8. Passing and Catching Turnover-Free
Chapter 9. Becoming a Defensive Stopper
Chapter 10. Owning the Boards
Chapter 11. Becoming the Complete Player

Nancy Lieberman is regarded as one of the greatest figures in
women's basketball. Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
as a player in 1996 and into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in
1999, Lieberman is an accomplished basketball player, coach, two-time
Olympian, broadcaster, and writer.

A native of Queens, New York, Nancy played hoops on the Harlem courts
and developed a tough style of basketball that led her to one of the
most distinguished careers in basketball history. At the age of 18, she
became the youngest basketball player in Olympic history to win a silver
medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. From 1976 to 1980, Lieberman attended
Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where she and her team won
two consecutive Association of Intercollegiate Athletics of Women (AIAW)
National Championships (1979 and 1980) and compiled a 72-2 record.

In January 1997, at the age of 38, Lieberman was drafted in the
inaugural season by the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury. During her professional career, she averaged 15.7
points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. In 1998, she was hired
as the general manager and head coach of the WNBA’s Detroit Shock, a
team she coached for three seasons. Lieberman again made history on July
24, 2008, by coming out of retirement and signing to play for the
Detroit Shock of the WNBA, becoming the oldest player in the history of
the league at the young age of 50. She broke the previous record of 39
years of age, which Nancy herself established as a member of the Phoenix
Mercury in 1997.

In November 2009, Nancy Lieberman became the first woman to coach a
professional men's basketball team, the Texas Legends, an affiliate of
the Dallas Mavericks. In 2011 she stepped away from her coaching duties
to join the front office for the Texas Legends. Lieberman currently
lives in Dallas, Texas.

“Nancy Lieberman's accomplishments in sport have been groundbreaking
and historic. Basketball for Women is another major achievement.
Learn the game from one of the all-time greats.”

Rick Carlisle --Head Coach of the NBA Dallas Mavericks

“Nancy’s experiences coaching at the NBA D-league level enable her to
add terminology and skills and drills that will benefit young athletes
as well as older and more experienced athletes.”

Alvin Gentry --Head Coach of the NBA Phoenix Suns

“Insightful look at how to make improvements in your game whether you
are a coach, mentor, athlete, or parent. I have been Nancy’s teammate
and coach, and she delivers in all areas.”

“Basketball for Women is an excellent guide that will
take female athletes’ games to the next level.”

Jenny Boucek --Assistant Coach of the WNBA Seattle Storm

“There are countless resources out there that teach basketball tips. Basketball
for Women takes a different approach. This guide provides basketball
enthusiasts with an amazing array of easy to more complex drills,
skills, and techniques.”

Vinny Del Negro -- Head Coach of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers

"Lieberman has done it again. When you look at a book that covers all
aspects of the game, this is a must-have! From beginners to advanced
players, there is something for everyone. "